This past summer the U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis, due to the growing number of injuries ...

Illinois lawmakers have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II. These amendments, effective ...

On August 9, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 426, which grants the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) and Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) the ability to transfer ...

According to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, there is currently $5 billion in unclaimed funds across Illinois with $3.6 billion specifically in Cook County that have yet to be claimed. With ...

As summer sunsets and the end of the beach season nears, Park District is transitioning into indoor pool programming. In Chicago, beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, September ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design. The commission will accept design ideas ...

Holy Cross Hospital has joined the Peace and Wellness Coalition to host “Run The Lawn 5K: Healing In Motion” on Sunday, ...

This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Humboldt Park Health proudly presents “GIRL Let Me Tell YOU!” — a ...

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students returned to classes on Monday for a school year that promises continued academic growth, skills development, extracurricular opportunities and time with new and ...

The Town of Cicero came alive last Tuesday evening as residents gathered to celebrate National Night Out, an annual event that brings together communities across the country to promote safety, ...

Courtesy of Health and Medicine Policy Research Group. A group of 80 Chicago-area organizations signed letters requesting ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is calling runners, joggers, walkers, and animal enthusiasts of all ages to join in its annual Zoo Run, Sunday, September 8. The fun-filled event, sponsored by Revolution ...